Libertyville County Notes Reach Ft Madison Trip Highlights
June 13 report from Libertyville lists Mace Clinkenbeard and Chas Leppo on a business trip to Ft Madison. Adam Wilson bought a new survey. Abe Rodibaugh and family visited Ottumwa. J P Ferrell shipped stock to Chicago. Several residents travel, visit, or fall ill including Mrs Ira Miller and Mrs Chas Knowles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mace Clinkenbeard
Chas. Leppo
Ft. Madison
Adam Wilson
Abe Rodibaugh
Della Rodibaugh
Kate Wolf
Ottumwa
J. P. Ferrell
Chicago
Coda Rolan
Tom Miller
Washington
A. Anderson
Glasgow
Ira Miller
Chas. Knowles
Oscar Cornell
Salina
Boyd & Yost
Fairfield
Phelps
Wilson
Eldon
Chas. Watkins and
Baby
Cedar Rapids
Capt. Watkins
Ed. Pollock
Mrs. Davis
Rolan
Mrs. Gobble
Linder
Fairfield visitors and local notes from week
John J. Kyle visits Fairfield to share time with relatives and acquaintances. Dr J A Menaher returns from Lawn Ridge Illinois to see his former home after twenty five years then plans a west state visit before back to Illinois. Perlee Fuel Co men Grooms and Lewis visit from Ottumwa to review local interests and return Sunday. N S Miller Jr and Miss Billa Macy marry at the bride’s home. Mrs Chas Bentz visits from Richland for the Miller Macy wedding. Phil Henry Hoot Westenhaver and Routhford Bates go fishing on Skunk river. Vern White of Fairfield finishes plastering for August Johnson. Mrs Sarah Henry visits daughter Mrs T F Thompson Verdi from Friday to Monday. Earl Neice of Fairfield visits brother C O Neice over Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Kyle
Fairfield
Mahlon Blauvelt
Cedar Rapids
J. A. Menaher
Lawn Ridge
Ill
Illinois
W. G. Grooms
Mr. Lewis
Ottumwa
Perlee Fuel Co
N.S. Miller Jr
Billa Macy
Chas, Bentz
Richland
Miller-Macy
Sun Phil Henry
Hoot Westenhaver
Routhford Bates
Skunk River
Vern White
August Johnson
Sarah Henry
T. F. Thompson
Verdi
Earl Neice
C. O. Neice
Children observe day as town plans Sunday program
June 12 notes that Children’s day will be observed next Sunday evening. The report lists local residents visiting ill family members including William Hopkirk of Keokuk and David Hopkirk of Fairfield at their mother’s bedside. Other items mention construction plans, repairs, and a new baby son for Mr. and Mrs. Geo Boos, plus a schoolyard arm injury for Lester Larson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hopkirk
Keokuk
David Hopkirk
Fairfield
Bert Anderson
Duttweiler
Effie Gladd
Swedesburg
Geo. Boos
H. M. Rauscher
Macon
Lester Larson
To Cure Constipation Forever Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic
Bold claim promises lasting constipation relief from Cascarets Candy Cathartic. If C C C fails to cure, druggists refund money.
Warwick Harness Shop Moves to Bigger Quarters in Fairfield
Harness buyers are urged to note the Warwick harness shop now located two doors north of the Living Bank in Fairfield. The store touts the largest and nicest line of buckskin harnesses with fly nets lap dusters whips hammocks and all related items at right prices. W A Warwick proprietor and M S Dougherty manager invite customers to visit for best value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warwick
Livings Bank
Old Settlers Reunion Plans 22nd Annual in Jeffer son City Park
The Old Settlers Association of Jefferson County outlines the 22nd annual reunion to be held in the city park Saturday at 10 A M. Officers announce committees for speakers music finance seating grounds badges decoration coffee relics ice water and more with Congressman Hedge to speak and the Charter Oak band providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Settlers Association
Jefferson County
I. D. Jones
C. D. Leggett
J. W. McLean
Ed R. Norvell
W. B. Murray
C. W. Gage
J. N. Smith
Pumphrey Bros
Hedge
Charter Oak Band
Hall's Catarra Cure Promoted As Mercury Free Remedy
An advertisement warns against mercury based catarrh ointments and endorses Hall's Catarra Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as a safe internal treatment. It states the medicine works on blood and mucous surfaces and urges customers to ensure authenticity. Sold by druggists at 75 cents per bottle and testimonials are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alon
Macon
Ark
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlarta
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
Catarra
Ohio
F.J. Cheney & Co
City Schools Monthly Report for June 1900
The City Schools report covers operations for the month ending June 1 1900. It records enrollment, attendance, expenditures, and notable events across districts and schools within the city system.
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promise Cure for Stomach Ills
An Omaha advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a safe cure for stomach and related ailments. It claims benefits for liver kidneys and bowels and lists a price of 25 cents at Geo D Clark’s drug store. It includes a testimonial from Tom troubled by headaches praising Krause’s Headache Capsules from Bradshaw & Thoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Geo. D. Clark’s
Omaha
Neb
Tom
Krause
Albert Heller
Parnham St
Bradshaw & Thoma
Candy Cathartic Promise Refund If Not Cured
Readers are promised that Cascarets Candy Cathartic will cure. if it fails, druggists will refund the purchase price. This assertion appears in a consumer testimonials style notice typical of early 20th century advertising.
Climate and Crop Service Weekly Summary June 11
The week ended June 11 was warm and dry with heavy Saturday night and Sunday morning showers delivering moisture to northern and central areas. Large rainfall amounts included Charles City 3.40 inches and Clear Lake 4.00 with other towns reporting 1.76 to 4.00 inches. a Saturday wind squall caused damage to trees windmills and outbuildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles City
Nevada
City Council Adjourns After June 11 1900 Meeting
At the adjourned meeting on Monday evening June 11 1900 the full council met except Trustees Ball and Sayers. The street and alley committee received petitions to drain a center block alley and vacate part of West Johnson Street. W D Gilchrist was elected sexton of City Cemetery. Power plant upgrades and reservoir overflow riprap work were completed satisfactorily. A dumping ground proposal for southeast sewers was sent to report. Bills totaling 140.71 on the general fund and 19.24 on the water fund were approved. The council set June 25 1900 at 7 80 p m for the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ball
Sayers
A. B. Caldwell
Block 5
Railroad Rd
John Dill
West Johnson Street
South 3Rd Street
Centennial Block 48
W. D. Gilchrist
Ward Lamson
Union Park Sermon to Open Summer Services
Rev. I. O. Kemble of the M E church will preach the first sermon at the Union services in the Park on Sunday June 19 at 6 30 p m The Methodist church choir will conduct the music If rain occurs the services move to the M E church Participating churches include Lutheran Free Methodist Presbyterian Christian Methodist Episcopal Baptist and Congregational churches
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. O. Kemble
M. E. Church
Park
Methodist Church
M E
Free Methodist
Congregational
Over-Work Weakens Your Kidneys Health Ad
An old health ad explains kidneys filter waste from blood and that overwork triggers pains and heart strain. It promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy, claims cures for kidney and bladder issues, and offers a free sample by mail from Dr Kilmer Co. in Binghamton New York.
Fairfield Township Sunday School House to House Report
The committee appointed to canvass Fairfield township for the Sunday school has completed its report. Credit is given to committee members for their faithful work. The summary presents the house to house canvass findings made outside Fairfield city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Township
Fairfield
Fairfield City
Old Pioneer John G. W. Smith Dies in Des Moines Township
Obituary recalls John G W Smith a 75 year old Iowa pioneer born in Ohio February 22 1825 who died June 4 1900 in Des Moines township after a long illness Brights disease. He lived in Jefferson county most of his life with two years in California and married Hannah Brown then Nancy A Brown producing six children surviving. Funeral services were held at his house by Revs Welf Harmon and Holder with about 400 in attendance at the Dunkard cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
John G. W. Smith
Des Moines Township
Mr. Smith
Harrison County
Ohio
Territory of
Jefferson County
California
Hannah Brown
Nancy A. Brown
Diana E.albaugh
Polk County
Amos G. Smith
Sherman County
Kansas
Emma C. Vanausdeln
Charles F
Reuben A
Leonard R. Smith
Brethern Church of
Bright
Welf
Harmon and
Holder
Dunkard
Great Rock Island Route G A R Encampment Fare Notice
The Great Rock Island Route offers a round trip fare for travel to Davenport for the annual G A R encampment. Sale dates June 11 12 13 and June 14 for trains arriving in Davenport before noon. Return by June 16 1900 with a low rate and full information from local agents. John Sebastian G P A Chicago Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Rock Island
Davenport
Iowa
John Sebastian
Chicago
The Deadliest Poison Explains Lethal Substances
A Scientific Journal summary notes how prussic acid and related compounds kill instantly when inhaled or ingested. It warns pure prussic acid is never sold, and even dilute forms are deadly. Ammonia and nitric acid accidents show fatal consequences within hours.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Advertises Skin Cure
A clinical salve claims to cure pimples eczema tetter erysipelas and salt rheum while also healing cuts burns boils felons and ulcers. It guarantees a cure for 25 cents a box and is sold by Geo D. Clarke, a local druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. D. Clarke
Cain's New Book Prompts Political Issue Push
Readers urged to buy Cain's latest book at the office to stay informed on current political issues and public policy debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cain
Clydesdale Stallion Royal Rover Seeks Breeding Term
For 1900 season a Clydesdale stallion listing outlines insured breeding terms. Royal Rover 9060 10004 bay gelding, foaled May 28 1892, bred by George Bean at Balquham Mains Pitcaple, sired by Mount Royal dam Sunflower, imported from Wisconsin. Weighs 2000 pounds. Fifteen dollars to insure more with foal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breeders’ Gazette
Chicago
George Bean
Balquham Mains
Pitcaple
Mount Royal
Sunflower
Byrince of
Wales
Kate
Glenglee
Maggie
Farmer Drymore
Alexander Gilbraith
Wisconsin
Royal Rover
Edzardus No 152 German Coach Horse
Edzardus No 152 described as a German Coach horse weighing 1500 pounds with black points and fine style. Terms include ten dollars to insure mare with foal and forfeit of insurance when mares are moved. Owner WM Garmighael offers a free service next season if mare or colt has bad luck. care noted but no liability for accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edzardus
WM. Garmighael
Craig Colvin
Henry 8. W. Tier. Careron A. Nebrone
Tuntone
Scotland
Prince of Carrachan
Livey
Wee Xol
Premier Lyon
Glenglee
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Libertyville
Perlee
Lockridge
W. A. Warwick
Prop
M.S. Dougherty, Mgr
Old Settlers Reunion
Ny I i Os Basens Waanndesees Iuen Jaenes
Franklin
Logan
J. E. Willamson
Climate and Crop Service
City Council
Park Union
Eureka
Standard Oil CO
A. HuGlin
Ayer
G. L, Alderson
Ector
Tex
Addreys
Fair Grounds
James Garmighael
Graig Golvin
Charlton Bros
W. A. Charlton, Keever
Rocky Mountain
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Jcsun SyPsensen
Nice
Wny Dores
Sterling Remedy Co
Montreal
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